Forums

Find your communityBrowse all forums
Find a forum

Community

Announcements Community Feedback New Members Introduction Member Chat Lounge Archive Ask MalwareTips

Web

Security News News Archive Technology News Crypto News

Promotions

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests Expired Giveaways Discounts and Deals MalwareTips Giveaways

Setup

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase CSC Archive Mobile Setup Configuration Help & Showcase MSC Archive PC Setup Ideas

Security

General Security Discussions General Privacy Discussions Cryptocurrency Discussions Video Reviews - Security and Privacy Written Reviews - Security and Privacy Review Archive Guides - Privacy & Security Tips Malware Analysis Malware Analysis Archive Security Statistics and Reports

Battlefield

Software Comparison Battle Archive Hardware Comparison

Software

Operating Systems Windows 12 Windows 11 Windows 10 OS Archive macOS, iOS & iPadOS Android & WearOS ChromeOS & Linux Browsers Web Extensions Brave Chrome & Chromium Microsoft Edge Firefox Opera Safari Vivaldi Other Browsers General Apps AdGuard Chatbots and AI System utilities Social media Messaging and video calls Passwords and passkeys VPN and DNS Privacy and encryption Cloud storage Office, email and business apps Media players and editors Backup and recovery VM and Remote Access Other software App archive Security Apps Avast AVG Avira Bitdefender Comodo Emsisoft ESET F-Secure Hard_Configurator Tools Kaspersky Malwarebytes McAfee Microsoft Defender Norton VoodooShield Sandboxie Trend Micro Other security for Windows, Mac, Linux Other security for Android & iOS Software Troubleshooting

Hardware

Hardware Discussions PC Rig Showcase Hardware Troubleshooting

Support

Windows Malware Removal Help & Support Inactive Support Threads Mac Malware Removal Help & Support Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support

Guides

Programming Guides & Questions Resources Discussion

Malware Hub

Malware & URL Samples Testing Reports & Statistics
News
Giveaways
Reviews
Support
Blog

Log in Register

What's new Search

Search

Search titles only

By:

New posts
Security setups
Search forums

Menu

Forums Expand Forums menu

Find your communityBrowse all forums

Find a forum

Community

Announcements Community Feedback New Members Introduction Member Chat Lounge Archive Ask MalwareTips

Web

Security News News Archive Technology News Crypto News

Promotions

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests Expired Giveaways Discounts and Deals MalwareTips Giveaways

Setup

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase CSC Archive Mobile Setup Configuration Help & Showcase MSC Archive PC Setup Ideas

Security

General Security Discussions General Privacy Discussions Cryptocurrency Discussions Video Reviews - Security and Privacy Written Reviews - Security and Privacy Review Archive Guides - Privacy & Security Tips Malware Analysis Malware Analysis Archive Security Statistics and Reports

Battlefield

Software Comparison Battle Archive Hardware Comparison

Software

Operating Systems Windows 12 Windows 11 Windows 10 OS Archive macOS, iOS & iPadOS Android & WearOS ChromeOS & Linux Browsers Web Extensions Brave Chrome & Chromium Microsoft Edge Firefox Opera Safari Vivaldi Other Browsers General Apps AdGuard Chatbots and AI System utilities Social media Messaging and video calls Passwords and passkeys VPN and DNS Privacy and encryption Cloud storage Office, email and business apps Media players and editors Backup and recovery VM and Remote Access Other software App archive Security Apps Avast AVG Avira Bitdefender Comodo Emsisoft ESET F-Secure Hard_Configurator Tools Kaspersky Malwarebytes McAfee Microsoft Defender Norton VoodooShield Sandboxie Trend Micro Other security for Windows, Mac, Linux Other security for Android & iOS Software Troubleshooting

Hardware

Hardware Discussions PC Rig Showcase Hardware Troubleshooting

Support

Windows Malware Removal Help & Support Inactive Support Threads Mac Malware Removal Help & Support Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support

Guides

Programming Guides & Questions Resources Discussion

Malware Hub

Malware & URL Samples Testing Reports & Statistics

No forums match. Try another name.

News Expand News menu

Security News Technology News

Giveaways Expand Giveaways menu

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests Discounts & Deals

Reviews Expand Reviews menu

Users Reviews Video Reviews

Support Expand Support menu

Windows Malware Removal Help & Support Inactive Support Threads

Mac Malware Removal Help & Support Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support

Blog

Security Tools

Security tools

Choose what you want to check.

URL ScannerCheck a website before you visit.File ScannerCheck a download for threats.Phishing Link ScannerInspect a suspicious link.Email ScannerInvestigate an email address.SMS ScannerCheck a suspicious text message.QR Code ScannerInspect where a QR code leads.Password GeneratorCreate a strong password.Reverse Sender LookupLook up reports about a sender.

Resources

The MalwareTips library

Guides, definitions and practical answers from the community.

Windows Security & OptimizationGroup Policies, Registry fixes, PowerShell scripts, Windows-specific hardening.Email & Phishing ProtectionIdentifying phishing emails, setting up SPF/DKIM/DMARC, reporting phishing attempts.Browser Security & ExtensionsHardening Chrome/Firefox/Edge, recommended extensions, removing browser hijackers.IoT & Router SecuritySecuring smart devices, cameras, routers, updating firmware, best practices.Privacy & EncryptionFile encryption, VPN guides, password managers, 2FA setup.Pentesting & Ethical Hacking BasicsIntro to penetration testing, labs, tools (Kali, Metasploit), responsible disclosure.

Explore all resources

Install MalwareTips

Your community, one tap away.

Find your next discussion

New conversations, watched threads and your activity.

New posts

Security setups

Newswire Trending Rising Community Spy

Browse all forums

Challenges6 games available

enaph · Overall, All time#2

ghostkernel · Overall, All time#3

Gandalf_The_Grey · Overall, All time#4

Pat MacKnife · Overall, All time#5

goodjohnjr · Overall, All time

Security tools

Choose what you want to check.

URL ScannerCheck a website before you visit.File ScannerCheck a download for threats.Phishing Link ScannerInspect a suspicious link.Email ScannerInvestigate an email address.SMS ScannerCheck a suspicious text message.QR Code ScannerInspect where a QR code leads.Password GeneratorCreate a strong password.Reverse Sender LookupLook up reports about a sender.

The MalwareTips library

Guides, definitions and practical answers from the community.

Windows Security & OptimizationGroup Policies, Registry fixes, PowerShell scripts, Windows-specific hardening.Email & Phishing ProtectionIdentifying phishing emails, setting up SPF/DKIM/DMARC, reporting phishing attempts.Browser Security & ExtensionsHardening Chrome/Firefox/Edge, recommended extensions, removing browser hijackers.IoT & Router SecuritySecuring smart devices, cameras, routers, updating firmware, best practices.Privacy & EncryptionFile encryption, VPN guides, password managers, 2FA setup.Pentesting & Ethical Hacking BasicsIntro to penetration testing, labs, tools (Kali, Metasploit), responsible disclosure.

Explore all resources

AppearanceFine-tune your everyday view.

Forum layout

V2The full community MinimalFocused reading

System Light Dark

Forums What's new Start thread Search

You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.

Forums

New threads

Fresh questions, discoveries and perspectives.

Overview New posts New threads Trending Hot Popular Rising Status Spy

Start a discussion

Filter by forum

Advice RequestWhy Microsoft Edge is running so many processes? How to stop them?

Microsoft Edge · Started by 9ucto5

Replies: 11
Views: 9,680

Mar 4, 2023 Bot

ShowcaseGandalf_The_Grey's new LG Gram 16

PC Rig Showcase · Started by Gandalf_The_Grey

Replies: 8
Views: 2,483

Feb 14, 2024 Bot

SolvedMicrosoft Edge will not start all of a sudden.

Software Troubleshooting · Started by Morro

Replies: 10
Views: 2,318

Sep 4, 2022 Gandalf_The_Grey

O

Advice RequestSmartscreen always on?

Windows 11 · Started by ODHSNM

Replies: 6
Views: 1,681

Sep 3, 2022 amirr

New UpdateESET version 16.0.0

ESET · Started by czesetfan

Replies: 149
Views: 41,028

Nov 10, 2023 Ink

Which phone: Samsung S21 FE OR Xiaomi 11T Pro OR Poco F4

Hardware Discussions · Started by Mndgs

Replies: 22
Views: 6,669

Oct 20, 2022 DJDANY

New UpdateVirtualBox 6.1.38

VM and Remote Access · Started by silversurfer

Replies: 1
Views: 1,137

Oct 12, 2022 silversurfer

On SaleF‑Secure TOTAL Full Online Protection

Discounts and Deals · Started by BigWrench

Replies: 32
Views: 8,308

Oct 15, 2022 Digmor Crusher

Advice RequestMemory integrity

Kaspersky · Started by cc2150dx

Replies: 39
Views: 8,728

Apr 11, 2023 trujax

Man Wins Art Competition Using AI-Created Image

Member Chat · Started by Pixel_

Replies: 13
Views: 2,387

Sep 15, 2022 The_King

Crypto News & OpinionCrypto Firm Accidentally Gave $10.5M to Sisters, Now Wants Their $1.35M House

Crypto News · Started by upnorth

Replies: 0
Views: 846

Sep 1, 2022 upnorth

Post a Picture of your Pet

Member Chat · Started by Digmor Crusher

Replies: 55
Views: 9,152

Jun 23, 2024 vtqhtr413

Advice RequestMullvad VPN Doesn't work on mobile

VPN and DNS · Started by RemarkableTyrannosaurus

Replies: 2
Views: 1,395

Sep 1, 2022 upnorth

New UpdateDashlane is ready to replace all your passwords with passkeys

Passwords and passkeys · Started by CyberPanther

Replies: 2
Views: 1,249

Aug 31, 2022 I Walk MY Way

Software ReviewNano Antivirus Free 2022

Video Reviews - Security and Privacy · Started by Shadowra

Replies: 23
Views: 6,961

Jul 1, 2023 piquiteco

I don't know what a computer means but I got Scrum Master 3 day certificate. You are hired to lead this IT team!

Member Chat · Started by TedCruz

Replies: 0
Views: 859

Aug 30, 2022 TedCruz

Is there such a thing of having to many programs or software installed ?

Other software · Started by ng4ever

Replies: 11
Views: 1,842

Aug 31, 2022 amirr

Different type of Virtual Machines which is best ?

VM and Remote Access · Started by ng4ever

Replies: 6
Views: 1,788

Sep 29, 2022 Neno

F

Advice RequestAny suggestions about more secure software than the popular ones?

Windows 11 · Started by ForgottenSeer 77194

Replies: 0
Views: 890

Aug 30, 2022$item.last_post_username

Software ReviewAhnLab v3 Lite (High Settings)

Video Reviews - Security and Privacy · Started by Shadowra

Replies: 13
Views: 4,963

Dec 4, 2024 roger_m

Older discussions

A little further afield

Unlimited GiveawayOkayFreedom VPN Premium - 1 Year for free

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests · Started by Brownie2019 ·Sep 18, 2026

0

Advanced Plus SecurityDreams&Visions Security Config (Q3/2026)

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase · Started by Dreams&Visions ·Aug 21, 2026

1

Welcome to MalwareTipsSecurity starts with a conversation.

Get practical advice, compare protection and learn with the community.

Free malware removal help
Security and privacy discussions
Follow threads and join the polls

Join MalwareTips Log in

Explore next

Ending SoonDocsPilotMerge & Convert PDFs for free

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests · Started by Brownie2019 ·Saturday at 12:56 PM

0

Serious Discussion4 weeks of testing and I've settled on Eset Home Essential and Cyberlock (Voodooshield)

ESET · Started by annaegorov ·Jul 19, 2026

17

Security News9 McNuggets & a McChicken burger helped a cybersec company link a Russian hacker to 🇷🇺 government 😂

Security News · Started by Khushal ·Jul 20, 2026

1

Security AdvisoryCritical PHP RCE: CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619

Security News · Started by nicolaasjan ·Today at 3:58 AM

1

AV-ComparativesPerformance Test Oct 2026

Security Statistics and Reports · Started by Spartan ·Yesterday at 10:31 AM

12

AI NewsHalf the AI bot traffic hammering your website comes from Meta

Technology News · Started by Parkinsond ·Monday at 12:34 PM

2

Serious DiscussionModded Windows versions: worth it or risky?

General Security Discussions · Started by RoboMan ·Yesterday at 7:57 AM

9

Ending SooniCare Data Recovery Pro 9 - 1 Year Free

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests · Started by Brownie2019 ·Monday at 11:36 AM

0

AI NewsPeople Are Using AI to Get Rid of Smart TV Ads and Make Their TVs Faster

Technology News · Started by lokamoka820 ·Monday at 8:51 AM

1

Be the first to reply

Ending SoonVovsoft Website File Collector v1.7 for Free

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests · Started by Brownie2019 ·Monday at 11:33 AM

0

New UpdateFedora Linux 45 Delayed, New Release Date Set for October 27

ChromeOS & Linux · Started by lokamoka820 ·Saturday at 5:42 PM

0

MalwareTips NewsExploit data shows patch backlogs matter more than record CVE counts

Security News · Started by News Now ·Thursday at 2:27 PM

0

People online

24 members · 4,578 guests

Community

Forums

Community

Forums
What's new
Security news
Reviews
Members

Forum guide

About us
Forum rules
Welcome guide
Warning system
2-step verification
AI assistant (@Bot AI)

Your account

Log in
Register
Contact us

V2
Install app

Contact us
Terms of Use
Privacy policy
Help
Home

© 2026 MalwareTips. All rights reserved.

Top